Awards Categories

  • EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM

    Experiential Learning Program
    Recognizing exceptional programs that provide hands-on, real-world learning experiences for students.

  • EDTECH PROGRAM

    EdTech Program
    Awarded to schools that demonstrate innovative and effective use of educational technology to enhance learning.

  • DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION

    Diversity Equity and Inclusion
    Celebrating schools that excel in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within their communities.

  • SCHOOL WELLNESS

    School Wellness
    Honoring schools that prioritize and excel in initiatives promoting physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

  • STEAM AWARD

    STEAM Award
    Recognizing outstanding programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics education.

  • INNOVATIVE FACILITIES

    Innovative Facilities
    Celebrating schools with cutting-edge facilities that enhance the learning environment.

  • STUDENT AGENCY

    Student Agency
    Awarded to schools that empower students to take initiative and ownership of their learning experiences.

  • INNOVATIVE MARKETING

    Innovative Marketing
    Recognizing schools with creative and effective marketing strategies that engage their communities.

  • INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING

    Innovative Teaching & Learning
    Celebrating innovative approaches to teaching and learning that significantly impact student outcomes.

  • PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

    Professional Learning & Staff Development
    Honoring schools that excel in providing exceptional professional development opportunities for their staff.

  • SCHOOL LIBRARY

    School Library Award
    Recognizing outstanding school libraries that foster a love for reading and learning

  • EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROVIDER

    Experiential Learning Provider
    Recognizing providers that offer exceptional experiential learning opportunities outside of traditional school settings.

  • EDTECH AWARD

    EdTech Award

    Award to EdTech platform or product that supports next generation learning in K-12 schools

  • PUBLIC CHOICE AWARD

    Public Choice Award

    Award voted on by the general public across all the categories above

  • JUDGES CHOICE AWARD

    Judges Choice Award

    Awarded to outstanding finalists recognized for exceptional merit and compliments from the judges within their category

  • AFTER SCHOOL PROVIDER

    After School Provider

    Recognizing outstanding providers of afterschool enrichment activities

  • ARTS AWARD

    Arts Award

    Awarded to schools that have inclusive and outstanding creative and performing arts programs

  • ATHLETICS & SPORTS AWARD

    Athletics & Sports Award

    Awarded to schools that have inclusive and aspirational athletics and sports programs

  • EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

    Early Childhood Center

    Recognizing outstanding and innovative early childhood centers

  • SERVICE LEARNING

    Service Learning

    Recognizing schools that have implemented authentic and sustainable service learning programs

  • STRATEGIC PLAN

    Strategic Plan

    Awarded to schools that have a community led strategic plan that is driving the school to excellence

  • STUDENT LEADERSHIP

    Student Leadership

    Awarded to schools that have authentic and sustainable student leadership programs

Applications for the GBA School Awards 2026 will be open soon. For now, join us in congratulating the winners!

Here are the GBA School Awards 2025 Winners